1. process the cream cheese in a food processor – scraping down the side of the bowl frequently – until smooth 2. Add sugar and process until evenly incorporated 3. Add remaining ingredients and process– scraping down the side of the bowl frequently – until smooth 4. Cut off the top of the apples and, using a melon balled or spoon, hollow out the insides until the walls of the apples are about ¼” thick. Take care to avoid putting any holes in the apple. 5. Fill each apple with the cheesecake filling and place on a paper lined baking sheet. Then dust the peeled part of the apple with cinnamon sugar 6. Bake at 350 for about 30 minutes – until cheesecake is fully set. 7. chill fully to set cheesecake 8. best served at room temperature